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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,761.36, 1,055,627.28 and 171,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,761.36, 1,055,627.28 and 171,285.36 is: 256,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,761.36 : 1,055,627.28 = 171,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,761.36/1,055,627.28 = 171,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,761.36x = 1,055,627.28 × 171,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,761.36x = 180,813,498,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,813,498,680.62/703,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,924.45

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